ほたる
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. Scirpus hotarui (species of bulrush)
Kanji used
firefly
rush, used for tatami covers
Composed of
firefly (Luciola cruciata); lightning bug; glowworm
① イネ科の多年草。畳表の原料となる。いぐさ。夏の季語。